. right now congress can pass a law that would prevent a tax hike on the first $250,000 of everybody's income. everybody. that means 98% of americans, 97% of small businesses, wouldn't see their income taxes go up by a single dime. because 98% of americans make $250,000 a year or less. 97% of small businesses make $250,000 a year or lessp. if you say income taxes don't go up for any income above $250,000, the vast majority of americans, they don't see a tax hike. but here's the thing. even the top 2%, even folks who make more than $250,000, they'd still keep their tax cut on the first $250,000 of income. it would still be better off for them too for us to go ahead and get that done. families would have a sense of security going into the new year. companies like this, would know what to expect in terms of planning for next year and the year after. that means people's jobs would be secure. the sooner congress gets this done, the sooner our economy will get a boost. and it will then give us in washington more time to work together on that long-range plan to bring down deficits in a bala